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bits.blogs.nytimes.com - 12/31/2008
The Day the Microsoft Zunes Stood Still
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Some models of the Microsoft Zune, a portable media device, were hit by a glitch that caused them to freeze. Microsoft says it is working on the problem.
30GB Zunes Failing Everywhere, All At Once [All Together Now!]
gizmodo.com - 12/31/2008
30GB Zunes Failing Everywhere, All At Once [All Together Now!]
— gizmodo.com — Right, so this is a weird one: we're getting tons of reports— tons —about failing Zune 30s. Apparently, the players began freezing at about midnight last night, becoming totally unresponsive and practically useless. The crisis has been ... (more) 30GB Zunes Failing Everywhere, All At Once [All Together ...

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zune.net - 12/31/2008
Zune.net - Support
— zune.net — Help us help you by registering your Zune as soon as you get it. Having mechanical issues? Submit a repair request online. Read our quick overview of everything you can do with the Zune software, players, Marketplace, and Social. Get an additional ... (more) Zune.net - Support

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30GB Zunes mysteriously begin to fail at 12AM, December 31st -- day of reckoning to follow
engadget.com - 12/31/2008
30GB Zunes mysteriously begin to fail at 12AM, December 31st -- day of reckoning to follow
— engadget.com — Do you have a Zune 30 ? If so, does the thing look something like the above? That is to say, stuck at a loading bar and completely non-functional? If so, you are not alone. We've been flooded with tips about users whose 30GB players started ... (more) 30GB Zunes mysteriously begin to fail at 12AM, December ...

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